People pay tribute to martyrs in Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, April 2, 2025. People across the country attend ...

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Beyond the bright lights of Tokyo or Kyoto lies the smallest and most seldom visited of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku.

Discover the heart of Japanese tradition as we celebrate Obon, a summer festival honoring ancestors with prayers, food, and festivities. #ObonFestival #JapaneseTraditions #CulturalCelebration # ...

Moving together or attending festivals has been reported to foster social bonding. However, whether festivals with and without dancing affect individuals’ social bonds and sense of community remains ...

In addition to its stage performance, the group will also lead a workshop on it’s signature song, “Fukushima Ondo,” ensuring its legacy continues to resonate at Obon festivals across the ...

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In addition to taking the stage, the group will also lead a workshop on its signature song, Fukushima Ondo, ensuring its legacy continues to resonate at Obon festivals across the country.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A woman has her face smeared with coloured powder as they celebrate Holi, the festival of colours, in ...

(AP Video by Piyush Nagpal) Holi festival Holi celebration at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Hindu devotees cheer as they celebrate Holi ...